Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 5 May 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has developed her understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe and secure in her home and on outings.  The childminder accesses training through her local authority to update her skills and review the childminding service she provides. She actively seeks ideas to improve her provision through research and reading.  The childminder has introduced new systems to help her identify what children know and can do. She is beginning to link observations to planning for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder fully understands her role in helping children prepare for school.  The childminder works in partnership with parents by sharing information about children's needs and valuing the diversity of children's backgrounds and experiences. She carries out regular visits to playgroups, toddler clubs and libraries to help younger

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The provision meets requirements

children learn about the local community.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder looked at all areas of the home to check safety of the premises, toys and resources.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and systems to keep children safe.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice and plans for future training.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed how information is shared with parents.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and suitability checks for household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115533 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1054352 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the Bexleyheath area of Kent. She provides her service all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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